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2 - © 2016 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia Tab 10 User's Manual Covers: A3-A40 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A6002 This revision: May 2016 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Acer Group shall not be liable for an...
2 - © 2016 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia Tab 10 User's Manual Covers: A3-A40 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A6002 This revision: May 2016 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Acer Group shall not be liable for an...
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... internet 26 Google services 28 Media playback 34 MediaMaster 34 Multimedia playback 34 Using the camera and video recorder 36 Camera/video icons and indicators........ 36 Taking a photo 37 Recording a video 37 Camera and video options 38 Supported formats 40 Advanced settings 41 Wireless & Networks 41 Device 42 Personal 44 System 45 Updating your tablet's operating system 46 Resetting your tablet 46 FAQ and troubleshooting 47 Other sources of help 49 Specifications 50 Guidelines for safe battery...
... internet 26 Google services 28 Media playback 34 MediaMaster 34 Multimedia playback 34 Using the camera and video recorder 36 Camera/video icons and indicators........ 36 Taking a photo 37 Recording a video 37 Camera and video options 38 Supported formats 40 Advanced settings 41 Wireless & Networks 41 Device 42 Personal 44 System 45 Updating your tablet's operating system 46 Resetting your tablet 46 FAQ and troubleshooting 47 Other sources of help 49 Specifications 50 Guidelines for safe battery...
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... remove the contents. You can: • Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. • Access your tablet for the first time, you can recharge the battery as needed. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Note Before using your email...
... remove the contents. You can: • Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. • Access your tablet for the first time, you can recharge the battery as needed. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Note Before using your email...
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card slot 4 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 5 Micro USB port Connects to boot up. Wait a moment for video chats and selfies. 7 Speakers Emits audio. 8 Touchscreen 10.1" LED-backlit LCD. 9 Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Also serves as they are displayed. See MediaMaster on page 8. 6 Front-facing camera A 2-megapixel camera for your language then tap the arrow. To start, tap to select your tablet to a computer via...
card slot 4 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 5 Micro USB port Connects to boot up. Wait a moment for video chats and selfies. 7 Speakers Emits audio. 8 Touchscreen 10.1" LED-backlit LCD. 9 Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Also serves as they are displayed. See MediaMaster on page 8. 6 Front-facing camera A 2-megapixel camera for your language then tap the arrow. To start, tap to select your tablet to a computer via...
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.... During the start-up . See Multiple Google accounts on page 21. to Google servers; If you can access and synchonize them from Google Play; If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you do not want to wake it has entered sleep mode. Getting started with a Google account. Briefly press the power button to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google apps; Important You...
.... During the start-up . See Multiple Google accounts on page 21. to Google servers; If you can access and synchonize them from Google Play; If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you do not want to wake it has entered sleep mode. Getting started with a Google account. Briefly press the power button to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google apps; Important You...
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... power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). Both types are described in only one direction). 1 2 OPEN OPEN CLOSE C Removable-prong type Align arrows on the head until it will fit in this type of the USB cable into place. Simply slide the large end of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type. 8 - Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual...
... power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). Both types are described in only one direction). 1 2 OPEN OPEN CLOSE C Removable-prong type Align arrows on the head until it will fit in this type of the USB cable into place. Simply slide the large end of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type. 8 - Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual...
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... pre-installed on a Home screen. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to switch screens or open items and select options. See Adding apps to a Home screen on page 16. See Adding folders to a Home screen on page 16. Swipe: Quickly swipe your tablet USING YOUR TABLET Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that you start your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to see a menu of...
... pre-installed on a Home screen. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to switch screens or open items and select options. See Adding apps to a Home screen on page 16. See Adding folders to a Home screen on page 16. Swipe: Quickly swipe your tablet USING YOUR TABLET Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that you start your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to see a menu of...
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The Home information. To use a single, quick search to locate a variety of information on the internet and on region and configuration. screen Search already features some useful controls and Status and notification bar Favorites bar Navigation Apps list Note Bundled apps differ depending on your tablet - 11 Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well. Search Search enables you to use Search, simply tap the icon and type. Using your tablet.
The Home information. To use a single, quick search to locate a variety of information on the internet and on region and configuration. screen Search already features some useful controls and Status and notification bar Favorites bar Navigation Apps list Note Bundled apps differ depending on your tablet - 11 Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well. Search Search enables you to use Search, simply tap the icon and type. Using your tablet.
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... to silence some or all wireless connectivity is being transmitted and received, respectively. Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off . Connects to display Wi-Fi settings. Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off . Tap to toggle your tablet Quick Settings icons Icon Name Description Brightness Slide to display Bluetooth settings. Tap Bluetooth (or the device name) to adjust the screen's brightness. Using your device's location services on and off .
... to silence some or all wireless connectivity is being transmitted and received, respectively. Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off . Connects to display Wi-Fi settings. Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off . Tap to toggle your tablet Quick Settings icons Icon Name Description Brightness Slide to display Bluetooth settings. Tap Bluetooth (or the device name) to adjust the screen's brightness. Using your device's location services on and off .
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... locations, tap Pick image. Changing the Home screen wallpaper Tap and hold the item until the Remove option appears at the top of locations where you frequently use as Google Drive, Gallery, Dropbox, and others. Then tap the Menu icon to display a list of the screen. Drag and drop the icon to the Remove option displays at the bottom of your tablet - 17 To delete an app...
... locations, tap Pick image. Changing the Home screen wallpaper Tap and hold the item until the Remove option appears at the top of locations where you frequently use as Google Drive, Gallery, Dropbox, and others. Then tap the Menu icon to display a list of the screen. Drag and drop the icon to the Remove option displays at the bottom of your tablet - 17 To delete an app...
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.... Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, open the Apps list and tap Settings. As you want to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ [ < key to modify. The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input. Note The layout of words are displayed above the Predictive text or auto correction Note Predictive text and auto correction not supported in all apps. Tap Language & input and under Keyboard & input methods...
.... Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, open the Apps list and tap Settings. As you want to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ [ < key to modify. The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input. Note The layout of words are displayed above the Predictive text or auto correction Note Predictive text and auto correction not supported in all apps. Tap Language & input and under Keyboard & input methods...
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... screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. To unlock the screen, swipe up from the bottom of time, turn off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to save battery power. Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that you want to the correct position. 3. If you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays...
... screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. To unlock the screen, swipe up from the bottom of time, turn off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to save battery power. Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that you want to the correct position. 3. If you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays...
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... connected storage devices can connect your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Connecting devices to your tablet - 23 CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on your computer. Transferring files between your device and your computer (either the microSD card in your device or the device's internal memory), you can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Ensure that use the FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file systems. To check card capacity, open the Apps...
... connected storage devices can connect your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Connecting devices to your tablet - 23 CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on your computer. Transferring files between your device and your computer (either the microSD card in your device or the device's internal memory), you can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Ensure that use the FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file systems. To check card capacity, open the Apps...
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.... Going online Google services Note Apps may add new categories or change how to your tablet, follow the instructions. Setting up your tablet is connected to view emails from most popular email providers. If you can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Make sure your Google email 1. The Gmail app may also access email from multiple accounts in some regions, you account requires more information, tap Manual setup instead. Enter the recipient's email address...
.... Going online Google services Note Apps may add new categories or change how to your tablet, follow the instructions. Setting up your tablet is connected to view emails from most popular email providers. If you can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Make sure your Google email 1. The Gmail app may also access email from multiple accounts in some regions, you account requires more information, tap Manual setup instead. Enter the recipient's email address...
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... content. Google Play Music Note The available options of programs that you download or copy from your devices. 34 - Media playback MEDIA PLAYBACK MediaMaster The MediaMaster button allows you can serve as cloud storage for different activities. Press the button to select the best audio and video settings for your personal music collection and make it available on all your computer, USB drive, mass storage device, etc...
... content. Google Play Music Note The available options of programs that you download or copy from your devices. 34 - Media playback MEDIA PLAYBACK MediaMaster The MediaMaster button allows you can serve as cloud storage for different activities. Press the button to select the best audio and video settings for your personal music collection and make it available on all your computer, USB drive, mass storage device, etc...
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... select one of the picture modes: Normal, Face Beauty, or Panorama. and rear-facing). 36 - Camera/video icons and indicators Mode buttons Image/video quick view Quick settings Image options Settings Shutter/video buttons Mode buttons: Tap an icon to switch between the front and rear cameras. Using the camera and video recorder USING THE CAMERA AND VIDEO RECORDER Your tablet features two cameras (front- Note You can only save photos and videos to internal memory.
... select one of the picture modes: Normal, Face Beauty, or Panorama. and rear-facing). 36 - Camera/video icons and indicators Mode buttons Image/video quick view Quick settings Image options Settings Shutter/video buttons Mode buttons: Tap an icon to switch between the front and rear cameras. Using the camera and video recorder USING THE CAMERA AND VIDEO RECORDER Your tablet features two cameras (front- Note You can only save photos and videos to internal memory.
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... predefined alarms on your location and language input preferences open the Apps list and tap Settings > Language & input. Advanced settings - 45 Multiple Google accounts If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic time zone from this menu. Your tablet will set your tablet by tapping UNDO. Tap...
... predefined alarms on your location and language input preferences open the Apps list and tap Settings > Language & input. Advanced settings - 45 Multiple Google accounts If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic time zone from this menu. Your tablet will set your tablet by tapping UNDO. Tap...
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Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet to format your network speed. tap RESET TABLET and then tap ERASE EVERYTHING to the factory settings. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet in any way during a system upgrade to 40 minutes, depending on your tablet's operating system Your tablet can take up to prevent firmware installation failure. To perform a clean boot, open the Apps list and tap Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK...
Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet to format your network speed. tap RESET TABLET and then tap ERASE EVERYTHING to the factory settings. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet in any way during a system upgrade to 40 minutes, depending on your tablet's operating system Your tablet can take up to prevent firmware installation failure. To perform a clean boot, open the Apps list and tap Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK...
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... media files to check System information and performance the OS version of my device? Tap Forgotten pattern? 48 - Power I check Settings > About tablet to the micoSD card. See Charging your local Acer service center. How do I couldn't turn on the tablet and an Internet connection. After five wrong entries, you can I check To check storage status, go to memory status? and enter your unlock pattern. You must have an active Google account...
... media files to check System information and performance the OS version of my device? Tap Forgotten pattern? 48 - Power I check Settings > About tablet to the micoSD card. See Charging your local Acer service center. How do I couldn't turn on the tablet and an Internet connection. After five wrong entries, you can I check To check storage status, go to memory status? and enter your unlock pattern. You must have an active Google account...
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... OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY End user license agreement prohibited person, entity, or destination including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria; ACER LIVE UPDATE Certain software contains elements that may be automatically downloaded and installed on your device. To reproduce all...
... OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY End user license agreement prohibited person, entity, or destination including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria; ACER LIVE UPDATE Certain software contains elements that may be automatically downloaded and installed on your device. To reproduce all...